Stuffed Tomatoes with Couscous, Dried Fruit and Chickpeas

Name: Stuffed Tomatoes with Couscous, Dried Fruit and Chickpeas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 150g couscous; 60g apricots ready-to-eat dried; 60g raisins or sultanas; 175ml boiling water; ½ vegetable stock cube reduced-salt; 4 spring onions; 15g bunch fresh mint OR; 1 lemon; 1 x 15ml spoon olive oil; 1 x 5ml spoon paprika; Ground black pepper(optional); 4 large beef tomatoes; 20ml balsamic vinegar; 400g can chickpeas drained and rinsed

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Large beef tomatoes taste superb when filled with couscous and juicy dried fruit and baked in the oven. Serve with slices of crispy grilled wholemeal pitta bread and salad for a colourful and mouth-watering summer lunch. This recipe contains a portion of fruit and a portion of vegetables for each person. Try adding a can of chickpeas for extra protein and fibre.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:03:14 GMT